Starting from Scratch on Seaming my Bottom (Wood Boat). I ran out of my last Davis Slick Seam, Using Interlux Seam Compound. Question on this product.... Is it supposed to be Grainy? It's like spreading Sand. It's never Frozen to my knowledge. I've heard of some Boaters adding Linseed Oil to it. Stopped by West Marine to buy some to compare. Not in stock. What say you? Thanks Mike K
You should talk to a chandlery or yard familiar with wooden hulls. West marine has become little more than shirt and shoe store /)
agree. Wasn't looking for advice from West Marine just a Quart of the Seam Compound to compare. Besides they are proud of their prices Thanks
I take it you are referring to the red seam compound for under water? Yes it is thick, yes it can be mixed with a bit of linseed oil or old bottom paint or even roof tar patch. The white topsides stuff is a bit finer, but still requires a fair amount of elbow grease to apply. Worst Marine is just a boating boutique now, best to talk to some local boatyards about which chandleries to use in your area
Yeah, but West Marine have saved the day a few times, or more: Last year a friend sailed into Lake Sylvia and realized his Honda dink motor was blown, no start, no nothing. He asked for help and within 1 hour I got him a 6hp Mercury with new tank fittings, with an extended warranty, from West Marine and also with a discount using my Pro Card, and had it delivered to my buddy in Lake Sylvia within another hour. Got many similar examples. Yes, too much chic boating apparel and such, but I like my local WM. (Have no choice here in Palm Coast, only game in town)
Go to a hardware store and buy toilet ring seals. Use a putty knife to fill any seams that are still swelling. Turpentine and linseed oil should be mixed 50/50 in a big bug sprayer and sprayed throughout the bilges stem to stern. This treatment keeps the wood alive, nice aroma and significantly slows deterioration. These instructions were passed on to me when I bought a 1949 gaff rigged schooner in the late 80's.
